Author: Akintayo Adams

An Islamic Cleric, Malam Salaudeen Abdulkadir, the Chief Missioner of Igbomina-Ekiti Muslim Forum, has disclosed that Muslim women can medically delay the menstrual cycle who don’t want to miss their fasting. This was revealed in a statement in Ilorin, Kwara State capital while delivering an annual Ramadan Lecture, organised by the Igbomina-Ekiti Muslim Forum. He said they could make changes to their cycle to fast the complete month of Ramadan as long as the process did not endanger the lives of the women. He said experts on Islamic Theory had researched and come to the conclusion that a woman could…

The Federal Government of Nigeria said that it has scheduled a meeting with the executives of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) to be held on or before Wednesday this week to find a solution to pressing issues. This was made known by the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Emameh Gabriel on Sunday. He said the minister has sent letters to the affected unions inviting them to a dialogue to try to resolve their grievances. “Talks are underway and there…

Niger has put its military agreement with the United States on hold “With immediate effect,” according to Colonel Amadou Abdramane, the spokesperson for the ruling military. The decision deals a huge blow to US security interests in the region as agreement had allowed US military personnel and civilian defence staff to operate from Niger over the years. The suspension follows a visit by senior US officials, including Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee and US Africa Command head, General Michael Langley, earlier in the week to discuss democratic transition with the Junta. Speaking, Amadou said the US…

Ned Nwoko, a lawmaker at the upper chamber representing Delta North has revealed that he received ₦1bn for constituency projects. This was revealed on ‘Mic On Podcast’ with Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye. The revelation was not unconnected with the disclosure that some “senior” senators got ₦500 million for projects by Jarigbe Agom-Jarigbe, senator representing Cross River North. Jarigbe said do during the Plenary which resulted in the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi over budget padding allegations. “Of course I did. But these are projects for my people and that is why I am here,” said Nwoko when asked if he…

Vladimir Putin, 71, has been elected once again as the President of Russia. He becomes the longest-serving Russian leader since Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in more than 200 years with the victory. Putin, who has been in office since 2000 had no major opponent, with most of them in exile or prison while some were dead. Also, his administration is waging an unrelenting crackdown on those who publicly oppose the Kremlin or its military offensive on Ukraine. The country’s VTsIOM pollster projected that Putin had sailed to an easy victory with 87 percent of the vote after polls closed in…

In one of the greatest FA Cup ties, Amad Diallo scored in stoppage time of extra time as Manchester United won 4-3 against Liverpool. Liverpool led into the 87th and 112th minutes of extra time in the Old Trafford quarterfinals, respectively, and was just minutes away from winning both times. However, Erik ten Hag’s team miraculously produced two equalizers and an incredible winner. After a fast start by United resulting in a goal by Scott McTominay, Liverpool took the lead before halftime thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister. Before Antony equalized against the run of play,…

One-time Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria & the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Charles Chukwuma Soludo has come out to say he hasn’t gotten a dime as salary since assuming office in 2022. This was made known by the Man piloting the affairs of Anambra State at the celebration of two years anniversary of his administration earlier today. He also revealed to Anambra citizens that he is yet to borrow since assuming office and he is running his government in the strictest of ways by cutting costs so as to direct resources and use them on projects and…

Muhammad Munzali, 35, has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps for allegedly sneaking into a female hostel at the Skyline University, Kano. This was made known by its Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi in a statement on Friday “NSCDC operatives attached to critical national assets, on March 10, arrested the suspect while sneaking into the female hostel of Skyline University situated in Nassarawa GRA, Kano,” he said. “The suspect disguised as a woman and was found with local charms round his body. He said the Corps’ Commandant in Kano, Mohammed Lawal-Falala urged Officers to intensify surveillance…

The Chief of Staff to the President & Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, yesterday said President Bola Tinubu is leaving no stone unturned solve the lingering power supply shortfall, energy theft, estimated billing, and stealing of power infrastructure. This was disclosed at the inauguration of two 20MVA injection substations in the Surulere area of the state, which were installed by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDC). Tinubu’s administration has been dialoguing with stakeholders in the power sector towards a solution to the epileptic power supply in the country, according to the Former Speaker…

The board of Immigration, Correctional, NSCDC and Fire Service have denied any ongoing recruitments into the agencies. According to the board, recruitment is ongoing only in the Federal Fire Service, (FFS). This was made known through a statement by the Secretary to the board, Ja’afaru Ahmed, on Saturday where he said there was no recruitment into either the immigration, NSCDC or Correctional service as being peddled by Fake News Carriers on the internet. “The board wishes to state categorically that the various online publications on recruitment in the services under its purview are fictitious and should be disregarded. “Also, the…